WO2000069773A1 - Reseau de distribution d'energie - Google Patents

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WO2000069773A1
WO2000069773A1 PCT/CA2000/000488 CA0000488W WO0069773A1 WO 2000069773 A1 WO2000069773 A1 WO 2000069773A1 CA 0000488 W CA0000488 W CA 0000488W WO 0069773 A1 WO0069773 A1 WO 0069773A1
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William J. Stewart
Andrew T. B. Stuart
Steven J. Thorpe
Charlie Dong
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Priority to EP00922391A priority patent/EP1177154B1/fr
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  • This invention relates to an energy network for providing hydrogen generated at a production site, particularly by one or more water electrolysers, for use particularly, as a fuel for vehicles or energy storage.
  • the invention further relates to the use of hydrogen as a fuel for a fuel cell wherein hydrogen is converted into electrical energy, for combustion as an auxiliary energy source and for the generation of electricity, particularly, as part of an electrical distribution system.
  • a network of fuel supply systems which could provide as good, if not better, consumer service and reduce or eliminate fuel resource disparity, negative environmental aspects of hydrocarbon fuels and their combustion or processing which can be introduced in a manner which mitigates the investment risk, optimizes the capacity factor of all equipment in the system and encourages the use of non-carbon energy sources is highly desirable.
  • Hydrogen fuel produced from energy sources which are lower in carbon content than conventional coal and oil, or hydrogen fuel produced from coal and oil in which the carbon is sequestered below the surface of the earth, would be an ideal fuel for this network.
  • a system which connects electricity production decision making to stored hydrogen, either on board a vehicle or on the ground to hydrogen markets enables better decision making with regard to when, where, and how much electricity to provide
  • This information available on essentially an instantaneous basis through measurement, is critical to asset deployment and increase asset utilization and risk mitigation It can also be used to better schedule electrical generators By acting as an "mterruptible load" it can provide operating reserves for the electrical utility to meet reliability requirements
  • a novel and inventive measurement system is created which incorporate the features incorporating one or more of a,b,c and d above
  • the invention in its general aspect embodies a network having
  • controller comprises central processing means and computing means for receiving, treating, forwarding and, optionally, storing data
  • the practice of the invention involves use of algorithmic manipulations within the controller(s) to utilize and determine information data relating to, inter aha, the amount of hydrogen required from an electrolyser(s) by the user(s), the time of delivery of electrical energy to the electrolyser, duration of period the energy is to be delivered to the electrolyser(s), the energy level to be sent to the electrolyser(s), the hydrogen pressure of the user storage, real time price of electricity and price forecast, rate of energy level or the type of modulation of the energy resource(s) to the electrolyser(s) and the types of electrical energy selected from fossil fuels, hydro, nuclear, solar and wind generated.
  • controller(s) further determine the control stages operative in the practice of the invention, such as, inter alia, the operation of the energy resources(s), electrolytic cell(s), compressor valves, user activation units, and the like as hereafter described
  • a network that measures real-time and computed expected demand for hydrogen fuel and provides product hydrogen accordingly is realized.
  • This network may be linked with standard projection models to predict future demand requirements by geographic location.
  • a preferred feature of this hydrogen network is that it does not rely on the construction of large scale hydrogen production facilities of any kind Instead, preferred hydrogen production facilities provided herein are as small as technically/commercially feasible and include scaled- down apparatus to meet the needs of a single consumer or a plurality of customers from a single commercial, retail or industrial site.
  • the invention provides an energy distribution network for providing hydrogen fuel to a user comprising hydrogen fuel production means; raw material supply means to said production means, hydrogen fuel user means, and information and supply control means linked to said production means, said raw material supply means and user means.
  • the term 'hydrogen fuel user means' in this specification means a recipient for the hydrogen produced by the hydrogen production means It includes, for example, but is not limited thereto: hydrogen storage facilities - which may be above or below ground, in a vehicle and other transportation units, direct and indirect hydrogen consuming conversion apparatus and equipment, such as fuel cell, electrical and thermal generating apparatus, and conduits, compressors and like transmission apparatus
  • hydrogen storage facilities which may be above or below ground, in a vehicle and other transportation units
  • direct and indirect hydrogen consuming conversion apparatus and equipment such as fuel cell, electrical and thermal generating apparatus, and conduits, compressors and like transmission apparatus
  • the demand may also be initiated by the energy supply, which may need to "dump" power and thus offer an opportunity to produce cheaper hydrogen
  • the raw material(s) may include, for example, natural gas, a liquid hydrocarbon or, in the case of an electrolyser, electrical current and water
  • natural gas from a remote field is put in a pipeline and transported to a retail outlet or fuel supply location for a hydrogen fuel
  • the natural gas is steam/methane reformed with purification to produce hydrogen gas
  • the carbon dioxide by-product is vented or handled in another manner that leads to its sequestration
  • the hydrogen produced may be fed, for example, into a vehicle's compressed hydrogen gas storage tank through use of compression
  • the compressor may divert the flow to a storage tank, nominally on the ground near the steam methane reformer/compressor system
  • the amount of hydrogen produced in a given day is determined in many ways familiar in the art and includes natural gas consumption, hydrogen production, storage pressure, rate of change, and the like This information is electronically or otherwise transferred to the operator of the network according to the invention.
  • This information over time constitutes demand information for hydrogen from which supply requirements can be foreseen as well as future demand predicted
  • the network operator may install a larger natural gas reformer or add more storage tanks to make better use of the existing generator when demand is low.
  • the ability to measure and store hydrogen enables better decisions to be made than with the current liquid hydrocarbon (gasoline) infrastructure.
  • the measuring ability enables predictions for the raw material (natural gas in this case) to be determined.
  • the supply/ demand characteristics provides useful information on how to better manage the pipeline of natural gas as well as plan for purchases expansion, trunk extensions, maintenance, amortization of capital assets, and even discoveries of natural gas
  • the measuring ability of the system also provides key information on predictions for vehicle demand as the growth rate of hydrogen demand for vehicle use may be a significant leading indicator.
  • this fuel is shipped to a retail outlet or fuel supply location As needed, the gasoline/diesel is reformed or partially oxidized, or other chemical steps taken to produce hydrogen After sufficient purification, the hydrogen is either stored directly on to the vehicle or at off-vehicle storage sites for latter on-vehicle transfer.
  • the amount of hydrogen produced in a given day is determined by those knowledgeable in the art based on gasoline/diesel consumption, hydrogen production, storage levels or pressures of gas storage, rates of change, and the like. This information is electronically or otherwise transferred to the operator of the network according to the invention This information over time constitutes demand information for hydrogen from which supply requirements are foreseen as well as future demand predicted As the demand foi hydrogen grows, the network operator may install a larger gasoline/diesel reformer or add more storage tanks to make better use of the existing generator when demand is low.
  • the ability to measure and store hydrogen enables better decisions to be made with regard to deployment of assets, such as storage tanks and more hydrogen production equipment, than with the current liquid hydrocarbon (gasoline/diesel) infrastructure.
  • the measuring ability enables predictions for the raw material to be determined. This is particularly important if the gasoline/diesel is specifically produced for low pollution or zero emission vehicles in regards to octane, additives, detergents, sulphur content, and the like and there is a unique capital structure to the assets used to produce, transport and distribute this special grade of gasoline/diesel.
  • the measuring ability of the system according to the invention also provides key information on predictions for vehicle demand as the growth rate of hydrogen demand for vehicle use is a very significant leading indicator.
  • methanol produced from a network of generating plants spread locally or globally is shipped to a retail outlet or fuel supply station location.
  • the methanol is reformed, partially oxidized, or other chemical steps taken to produce hydrogen.
  • the hydrogen may be stored directly on to the vehicle or non-vehicle storage for later vehicle transfer. The amount of hydrogen produced in a given day could be determined as described hereinabove with reference to natural gas and gasoline.
  • a most preferred network is based on using electricity for water electrolysis. Electricity travelling in a conductor, produced from a network of generating plants spread locally or globally, is fed to a residence, home and the like, a commercial or industrial retail outlet or other fuel supply location. As needed, the electricity is used in an electrolysis process that produces hydrogen and oxygen that is of value. After sufficient purification and compression if required, the hydrogen may be stored directly on to a vehicle or fed to non-vehicle storage.
  • Electricity can come from many different types of primary energies, each with their own characteristics and optimal ways and means of production Once electricity is produced, it is difficult to store effectively and must be transmitted through some form of distribution/transmission system. Such systems must respond to many different circumstances of users, multiple users more so than from a natural gas pipeline, time of use variation, load density, primary electrical input source, status of primary electrical input source, weather conditions, unique aspects of dealing with the nature of electricity, versus a gas or a liquid
  • An electrolysis unit particularly an appropriately designed water electrolysis system, has unique advantages in how it can be connected to electricity supplies and does not have to operate continuously
  • An electrolyser can be made to start, stop or modulate in partial load steps more readily than the typical methods to produce hydrogen from hydrocarbons
  • This factor is a key element in that electricity may be dynamically "switched” from hydrogen production to other electrical loads based on a priority schedule
  • This feature enables an electrolyser to obtain lower cost electricity than higher priority electrical loads
  • electrolysis is a very scalable technology from kW to over 100,000 kW, the same system, variant only in size, has the potential to be distributed, as needed Thus, it can provide control activation for meeting changes in electrical demand dynamically
  • the wires that deliver the electrical energy to the electrolyser are used to communicate useful information about the state of the electrolysis process to related devices This eliminates the need for an additional connection or a "telemetry device" to collect necessary information in an electronic fashion
  • a hydrogen fuel network incorporating electricity and electrolysis offers useful opportunities with intermittent renewable energy sources, e g photovoltaics and wind turbines, even though these may be located hundreds of miles away from a network of electrolysis-based hydrogen generators
  • the hydrogen generators can be sequenced to produce hydrogen at a rate proportional to the availability of renewable energy sources
  • the electrolysers can be reduced or shut down if the market p ⁇ ce for electricity from a particular generation source is beyond a tolerance level for fuel supply
  • the electrolysis system can also be readily shut down in the case of emergency within the electrical system
  • control actions which can be taken in less than one second can be uses to dynamically control the grid as well as replace spinning reserves to meet reliability requirements
  • the ability to measure hydrogen supply and demand as well as estimate the total hydrogen stored in the network, including ground storage or storage on board vehicles, provides a most useful benefit of the network of the invention.
  • the integrated whole of the network is analogous to a giant fuel gauge and, thus, predictions of the amount of electricity required to fuel the system and the rate of fueling required can be made This provides electricity power generators/ marketers information from which they can help better predict supply and demand real time Uniquely, the location as to where the fuel is most needed can also be determined on a near continuous basis.
  • distributed hydrogen storage a consequence of the network according to the invention, is similar to distributed electricity storage or, if integrated together, a large hydroelectric storage reservoir.
  • the hydrogen storage reservoir may optionally, be converted back to electricity for the grid using an appropriate conversion device such as a fuel cell.
  • Most objectives of energy management obtained with hydroelectric water reservoirs may be practiced with hydrogen reservoirs. Given the distributed network of hydrogen reservoirs, the priority of practicing a particular energy management technique can be performed This prioritization capability is unique to the network of the invention.
  • the planning for the addition of new electricity generation systems can be made based on information from the network
  • the uniqueness of knowing the supply, demand and energy storage aspects of the network provides information about the optimal specification of new electrical generating systems
  • the creation of large scale energy storage capability encourages selection of electrical generators previously challenged by the lack of energy storage Such generators including wind turbines and photovoltaic panels may be encouraged This should optimize the ability to implement these types of generators which may be mandated by governments as necessary to combat perceived environmental challenges
  • the hydrogen network in the further preferred embodiments enables money payments to be made for services provided in real time as for preferred forms of energy sources based on environmental impact
  • the network of energy sources of use in the practice of the invention produces hydrogen through various techniques, such as steam methane reforming, partial oxidation or water electrolysis, at, or very near, the intended user site so that no further processing beyond appropriate purification and pressurization for the specific storage tank/energy application
  • hydrogen energy comes directly or indirectly from a carbon source which is deemed by society to be too high in carbon content (CO 2 production) or where other pollutants may exist
  • CO 2 production carbon content
  • a method to measure, or reasonably estimate the flow of hydrogen into storage (compressed gas, liquid H 2 , hydrides, etc.) in or on the ground or an appropriate storage system on board a vehicle is helpful to obtain information which can lead to decisions as to when, where and how to produce fuel as well as when to deploy more assets in the process of producing fuel or on board a vehicle measurements.
  • the invention in one most preferred embodiment provides a hydrogen fuel vehicle supply infrastructure which is based on a connected network of hydrogen fuel electrolysers
  • the electrolysers and control associated means on the network communicate current electrical demand and receive from the electrical system operator /scheduler the amount of hydrogen fuel needed to be produced and related data such as the time period for refueling
  • the storage volume needed to be filled can be calculated
  • the time period for fueling may also be communicated to the fuel scheduler, for example, by the setting of a timer on the electrolyser appliance and/or the mode of operation, e.g.
  • the electrical system operator/fuel delivery scheduler may preferably aggregate the electrical loads on the network and optimize the operation of the electrical system by controlling the individual operation of fuel appliance, using 'scheduled' hydrogen production as a form of virtual storage to manage and even control the electrical system, and employ power load leveling to improve transmission and generating utilization, and dynamic control for controlling line frequency It is, therefore, a most preferred object of the present invention to provide a real time hydrogen based network of multiple hydrogen fuel transfer sites based on either primary energy sources which may or may not be connected in real time.
  • electrolysers there is preferably a plurality of such electrolysers on the energy network according to the invention and/or a plurality of users per electrolysers on the system.
  • the network of the invention comprises one or more hydrogen replenishment systems for providing hydrogen to a user, said systems comprising
  • the aforesaid replenishment system may comprise wherein said electrolytic cell comprises said compression means whereby said outlet hydrogen comprises source hydrogen and said step (iii) is constituted by said cell and, optionally, wherein a hydrogen fuel appliance apparatus comprising the system as aforesaid wherein said means (iv) comprises vehicle attachment means attachable to a vehicle to provide said outlet hydrogen as fuel to said vehicle.
  • the invention in a further broad aspect provides a network as hereinbefore defined further comprising energy generation means linked to the user means to provide energy from the stored hydrogen to the user.
  • the energy generation means is preferably one for generating electricity from the stored hydrogen for use in relatively small local area electricity distribution networks, e.g.
  • the energy generation means using hydrogen as a source of fuel can utilize direct energy conversion devices such as fuel cells to convert hydrogen directly to electricity, and can utilize indirect energy conversion devices such as generators/steam turbine to produce electricity, and can utilize the hydrogen directly as a combustible fuel as in residential heating/cooking etc
  • the invention provides an energy distribution network for providing hydrogen fuel to a user comprising (a) energy resource means,
  • hydrogen fuel user means to receive hydrogen from said hydrogen production means, and (d) data collection, storage, control and supply means linked to said energy resource means, said hydrogen production means and said hydrogen fuel user means to determine, control and supply hydrogen from said hydrogen production means
  • said hydrogen fuel user means comprises a plurality of geographic zones located within or associated with at least one building structure selected from the group consisting of an office, plant, factory, warehouse, shopping mall, apartment, and linked, semi-linked or detached residential dwelling wherein at least one of said geographic zones has zone data control and supply means linked to said data collection, storage, control and supply means as hereinbefore defined to said geographic zones
  • the invention further provides a network as hereinbefore defined wherein each of at least two of said geographic zones has zone data control and supply means, and a building data control and supply means linked to (I) said data collection, storage, control and supply means, and (ii) each of at least two of said geographic zone data control and supply means in an interconnected network, to determine, control and supply hydrogen from said hydrogen production means to said geographic zones
  • Fig 1 is a schematic block diagram of one embodiment according to the invention
  • Fig I N IB and 1C represent block diagrams of the data flow interrelationships between the users and controller network of use in alternative embodiments according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a block diagram of an alternative embodiment according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the major features of a hydrogen fuel refurbishment system of use in the practice of a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig 4 is a logic block diagram of a control and supply data controller of one embodiment according to the invention
  • Fig 5 is a logic block diagram of the control program of one embodiment of the system according to the invention.
  • Fig 6 is a logic block diagram of a cell block control loop of the control program of Fig
  • Fig 7 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of the invention representing interrelationships between embodiment of Fig 1 and a further defined user network, and wherein the same numerals denote like parts
  • Fig 1 represents an embodiment providing a broad aspect of the invention having a hydrogen production source 10, supplied by energy source 12 which may be an electricity generating power plant, or a natural gas, gasoline or methanol reforming plant or combinations thereof
  • energy source 12 which may be an electricity generating power plant, or a natural gas, gasoline or methanol reforming plant or combinations thereof
  • a control unit 14 and users 16 are suitably linked by hardware input and output distribution conduits 18, 20, respectively, and electrical data transmission lines 22.
  • controller 14 determines the natures of the demand with respect to the quantity of hydrogen requested, the time to deliver the hydrogen, the conditions under which to deliver the hydrogen with respect to the temperature, pressure, purity and the like and the rate of delivery of hydrogen requested
  • controller 14 determines the availability of energy resources
  • controller 14 Upon receipt of the demand, controller 14 further determines the status of all hydrogen producing source(s) 10 on the network
  • the initial checks include the current status of the hydrogen source as a % use of rated capacity, rated capacity to produce hydrogen of a known quantity, and the amount of energy consumption
  • the initial checks further include monitoring of the process parameters for starting the hydrogen producing source and process valve and electrical switch status
  • controller 14 After controller 14 determines the initial status of hydrogen producing source 10, the hydrogen demand by users 16, and the nature and availability of the energy sources 12 on the network, controller 14 then initiates the starting sequence for hydrogen producing source(s) 10 to meet the demands of users 16 subject to the availability of energy resource(s) 12 at the lowest possible cost Controller 14 secures energy from source(s) 12 at a preferred cost to user 16 to permit hydrogen to flow through conduits 20.
  • Controller 14 also can modulate on or off a plurality of hydrogen producing sources on the network to meet the demands of users 16 so as to successfully complete the hydrogen demand of users 16 to provide the minimum quantity of hydrogen at the minimum rate of delivery over the minimum amount of time as specified at the minimum purity at the minimum cost to the user
  • controller 14 Upon receiving notification from users 16 that their requirements have been successfully met, controller 14 instructs hydrogen producing source 10 to cease operation and informs energy source(s) 12 of the revised change in electrical demand
  • Fig 1A which illustrates the data flow relationship between a plurality of users 16 along conduit 22 linking hydrogen production means 10 users 16 and to energy source 12 under the direction of controller 14
  • Fig 1 A defines a "backbone" for the communication of data from controller 14 to each of said users 16
  • Alternate embodiments of the interrelation between users 16 and controller 14 are shown as a star/hub in Fig. IB and in Fig 1C a ring, and combinations, thereof Backbones, star/hubs, and rings are also possible to complete a networking environment for the flow and interchange of data as noted in Fig 1 above.
  • Fig 2 in an analogous manner as herein described with reference to the embodiment of Fig 1, users 16 define a demand for hydrogen, provided by a plurality of individual electrolysers 10 under the control of controller 14, from electrical energy source 22
  • Fig 2 thus shows generally as 200, an energy network according to the invention having a plurality of hydrogen fuel generating electrolysers 10 connected to corresponding user facilities, above or below ground or vehicle storage 16. Electrical energy is provided to cells 10 by lead 18 on demand, individually or collectively from power grid source 22 under the control of controller 14, and supplies hydrogen through conduits 20 to users 16 Control and supply controller 14 receives information from cells 10 and user facilities 16, as the fuel requirement and loading situation requires
  • Controller 14 further effects activation of the required electrical feed to cell 10 for hydrogen generation as required.
  • the time of commencement, duration and electric power levels to a cell are also controlled by central controller 14
  • Information as to volume of hydrogen fuel container, hydrogen pressure therein and rate of pressure change on refurbishment are measured in real-time
  • Controller 14 further comprises data storage means from which information may be taken and read or added Iteration and algorithmic treatment of real time and stored data can be made and appropriate process control can be realized by acting on such data in real time.
  • user 16 defines a demand for hydrogen and may transmit the demand by (i) use of a credit card, (ii) use of a smart card, (iii) use of a voice activation system, (iv) manual activation via front panel control, (v) use of an electronic, electric, or wireless infrared data transmission system to register a hydrogen demand on the network
  • network controller 14 Upon receipt of the demand, network controller 14 determines the nature of the demand with respect to the quantity of hydrogen requested, the time to deliver the hydrogen, the conditions under which to deliver the hydrogen with respect to temperature, pressure, purity and the like, and the rate of deliver) of hydrogen requested
  • Such initial definition of the hydrogen demand may be performed by a single controller 14 as illustrated in this embodiment or by a plurality of controllers 14 interconnected, for example, in a "hub/star”, “backbone” or “ring” configuration in such a way as to permit intercommunication between all controllers 14.
  • controller 14 determines the availability of electrical energy resources 22 to which it is interconnected with respect to the amount of energy available, the nature of the power available, in regard to current and voltage, the time availability of the energy, the type of electrical energy source available, the unit price per increment of electrical energy and compares this to the power required to generate the hydrogen demanded by users 16.
  • Controller 14 further determines the status of all hydrogen producing electrolyser source(s) 10 on the network
  • the initial checks include the current status of the hydrogen source, % use of rated capacity, rated capacity to produce hydrogen of a known quantity, for a known amount of electrical consumption
  • the initial checks further include monitoring of the process parameters for starting electrolyser(s) 10, and in particular, the temperature, pressure, anolyte and catholyte liquid levels, electrical bus continuity, KOH concentration and process valve and electrical switch status
  • controller 14 After controller 14 determines the initial status of electrolyser(s) 10, the hydrogen demand by users 16 and the nature and availability of the electrical sources on the network, controller 14 then initiates the starting sequence for electrolyser(s) 10 to meet the demands of users 16 subject to the availability of electrical energy resource(s) 22 at the lowest possible cost.
  • Controller 14 secures a quantity of electrical energy from the electrical source(s) 22 at the most preferred cost to user 16 to permit hydrogen to flow down conduits 20. Power is then applied to hydrogen producing electrolyser appliances 10 and the aforesaid process parameters monitored and controlled in such a fashion as to permit safe operation of hydrogen producing electrolyser appliances 10 for the generation of hydrogen supplied to users 16 along conduits 20 Oxygen may be, optionally, provided to users 20 or other users (not shown) by conduits (not shown).
  • Controller 14 also can modulate one or a plurality of electrolysers on the network to meet the demands of users 16 so as to successfully complete the hydrogen demand by providing the minimum quantity of hydrogen at the minimum rate of delivery over the minimum amount of time as specified at the minimum purity at the minimum cost to user 16 Upon receiving notification from users 16 that their requirements have been successfully met, controller 14 instructs electrolyser(s) 10 to cease operation and informs electrical energy source(s) 22 of the revised change in electrical demand
  • this shows a system according to the invention shown generally as 300 having an electrolyser cell 10 which produces source hydrogen at a desired pressure Pi fed through conduit 24 to compressor 26
  • Compressor 24 feeds compressed outlet hydrogen through conduit 28 to user 16 at pressure P 2 , exemplified as a vehicle attached by a fitting 30 Cell 10, compressor 26 and user 16 are linked to a controller 14
  • a pair of hydrogen fueller and generator, with or without storage, slave controllers (HFGS) 40 receives data input from users 16 This input may include at least one of user fuel needs, user fuel available, user storage facilities available, level of fuel available in any storage facility, available input power, type of input power, status and percent utilization of input power source
  • the HFGS controllers 40 verify the integrity of the data and transmit this data along conduits 42 via modems 44 and, if necessary, with the aid of repeater 46 to a master network controller
  • 48 Data may also be transmitted in other embodiments, for example, via wireless transmission, via radio, infrared, satellite or optical means from HFGS slave controller
  • the status of the energy source 52 as to the type of power available, amount of power available, instantaneous and trend of power usage, instantaneous demand and predicted demand, nature and type of peak load demands and reserve capacity and percentage utilization of energy source assets can be transmitted in a similar fashion as described herein above along data conduit 54 to control network hub 50
  • control network hub 50 analyses the status and needs of the users via master network controller 48 and the status of energy sources 52 and provides an optimized algorithm to meet the needs of the users, while providing plant load shifting, plant operation scheduling, plant outage/maintenance, all at a documented minimal acceptable cost to the user
  • Energy sources 52 can access the status of the network and transmit data along data conduit 56 by means as described above to an administrative center 58 where data analysis of asset utilization, costing, and the like, can be performed and dynamically linked back to control network hub 50, which manages both users 16 demand and sources 52 supply in an optimized fashion
  • Security barrier 60 may be present at various locations in the network to ensure confidentiality and privileged data exchange flow to respective users 16, sources 52 and administrative centers 58 so as to maintain network security
  • FIG 5 shows the logic control steps effective in the operation of the system as a whole, and in Fig 6 the specific cell control loop, sub-unit wherein a logical block diagram of the control program of one embodiment of the system according to the invention, wherein PMS - Compressor start pressure; P L - Compressor stop pressure; P L - Inlet low pressure, P M O - Tank full pressure, ⁇ p - Pressure switch dead band, P M M - Maximum allowable cell pressure, and L - Minimum allowable cell liquid level
  • Fig 5 shows the logic flow diagram of the control program for the operation Upon plant start-up, cell 10 generates hydrogen gas at some output pressure, P HO The magnitude of such pressure, P HO , is used to modulate the operation of a start compressor.
  • Fig 6 also comprises a process flow diagram for the cell block of Fig 5
  • rectifier 210 establishes a safe condition by examining the status of plant alarm 228 with respect to pressure and level controls If the alarm indicates a safe status, current and voltage (power) are transmitted along cell bus bar 212 from rectifier
  • electrolysis takes place within electrolytic cell(s) 10 with the resultant decomposition of water into the products of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas
  • the oxygen gas is transported along conduit 218 in which oxygen pressure means 214 monitors oxygen pressure, Po, at any time, and to control oxygen pressure via modulation of back pressure valve 222
  • the hydrogen gas is transported along conduit 220 in which means 216 monitors hydrogen pressure, P H , at any time, and to control hydrogen pressure via control valve 224
  • the anolyte level of the cell on the oxygen side, Lo, and the catholyte level on the hydrogen side, L H are detected via P/I controller 226 to provide a control signal to valve 224 to facilitate the supply of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas at some desired pressure
  • users 716 are defined as being at least one geographic zone 718 within a building whose tenancy may be residential, as in an apartment, semi-attached, detached dwelling, and the like, or industrial/commercial, as in an office, plant, mall, factory, warehouse, and the like, and which defines a demand for hydrogen
  • Such user 716 may transmit its demand by (I) use of a credit card, (n) use of a smart card, or (in) use of an electronic, electric, or wireless data transmission, to register a hydrogen demand to a zone controller 720 exemplifying zone data control and supply means
  • zone controller 720 Upon receipt of the demand, zone controller 720 determines the nature of the demand with respect to the quantity of hydrogen requested, the time to deliver the hydrogen, the conditions under which to deliver the hydrogen with respect to temperature, pressure, purity and the like the end utilization purpose of the hydrogen, and the rate of delivery of the hydrogen requested Such initial definition of this hydrogen demand may be performed by a single or a plurality of zone controller(s) 720 interconnected in a network configured as a "hub", "star” ring” or ' backbone” as exemplified in Figs 1A-1C, in such a way as to permit intercommunication between all controllers 720 to a unit controller 721 exemplifying a building data and control supply means via bus 722.
  • unit controller 721 Upon receipt of the demand by unit controller 721 from the network of zone controllers 720, unit controller 721 determines the availability of all energy resources 12 available to units 716 by polling the status from a network controller 14 to which it is interconnected with respect to the amount of energy available, the nature of the power available, the time availability of the energy, the type of energy source available, the unit price per increment of energy and compares this to the energy required to generate the energy, the type of energy source available, the unit price per increment of energy and compares this to the energy required to generate the hydrogen demanded by all units 716 and subsequent zones 718.
  • network controller 14 Upon receipt of the demand, network controller 14 further determines the status of all hydrogen producing sources 10 on the network. Initial checks include the current status of the hydrogen source, percentage use of rated capacity, rated capacity to produce hydrogen of a known quantity for a know amount of energy consumption and monitoring of the process parameters for starting the hydrogen production source(s), process valves and electrical switch status network controller 14 then initiates the starting sequence for hydrogen producing source(s) 10 to meet the demands of users 716 and subsequent zones 718 subject to the availability of energy resource(s) 12 at the lowest possible cost.
  • Network controller 14 secures a quantity of energy from energy source(s) 12 at the most preferred cost to user 718 and updates unit controller 721 and zone controller 720 to permit hydrogen to flow through conduits 724. Energy is then consumed from energy source 12 to produce hydrogen via hydrogen production source(s) 10 for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen gases which are supplied to the users through units 716 and 718 zones.
  • Hydrogen flowing in conduit 724 to unit 716 is monitored by unit controller 721 which further controls the distribution of hydrogen within unit 716. Hydrogen may flow so as to enter storage unit 726 for later use by a zone 718, and may flow along conduit 728 to a direct conversion device 730 for conversion of hydrogen into electricity via a fuel cell and the like (not shown) for a further central distribution within unit 716. It may further be converted into heat and/or electricity by an indirect conversion device 732, such as a boiler, furnace, steam generator, turbine and the like for further central distribution within unit 716 and may be further passed along conduit 728 directly to a zone 718
  • Hydrogen flowing in conduit 728 to zone 718 is further monitored by unit controller 721, zone controller 720 and zone controller 734 along data bus 736 which further controls the distribution of hydrogen within zone 718 Hydrogen within the zone may flow so as to enter a direct 738 or indirect 740 conversion device within zone 718 for conversion into electricity or heat via a furnace, stove and the like (not shown)
  • network controller 722 selects a specific type of energy source 12 to buy electricity which can be transmitted along conduits 742, 724, 726 so as to arrive directly at zone 718 where conversion into hydrogen occurs within the zone by means of an electrolyser 744 for generation of hydrogen within the geographic domains of zone 718 for use by direct 738 or indirect 740 conversion devices as noted above, all under the direction of zone controller 720
  • Controllers 14, 721 and 734 also can act to modulate one or a plurality of hydrogen producing sources on the network to meet the demands of users 716, 718 so as to successfully complete the hydrogen demand of users 716, 718 to provide the minimum quantity of hydrogen at the minimum rate of delivery over the minimum amount of time as specified at the minimum purity at the minimum cost to users 716, 718, and optionally, schedules hydrogen demand
  • controllers 14, 721 and 720 Upon receiving notification from users 716, 718 that their requirements have been successfully met, controllers 14, 721 and 720 instruct hydrogen producing sources 10, 744 to cease operation and informs energy sources 12 of the revised change in energy demand and, optionally, schedules hydrogen demand
  • Line 746 denotes the direct energy source for self-contained individual zone electrolyser

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La présente invention concerne un réseau de distribution d'énergie permettant de fournir de l'hydrogène comme combustible à un utilisateur, qui comprend : un moyen source d'énergie ; un moyen de production d'hydrogène qui permet de recevoir de l'hydrogène du moyen source d'énergie ; un moyen d'utilisation de l'hydrogène comme combustible qui permet de recevoir l'hydrogène du moyen de production d'hydrogène ; et un moyen de recueil, stockage, contrôle et fourniture de données relié au moyen source d'énergie, au moyen de production d'hydrogène et au moyen d'utilisation de l'hydrogène comme combustible afin de mesurer, contrôler et fournir l'hydrogène à partir du moyen de production d'hydrogène. De préférence, le réseau comprend un ou plusieurs dispositifs d'électrolyse de l'eau et assure la distribution de l'hydrogène utilisé comme combustible dans les véhicules, les piles à combustible, les systèmes de production d'énergie électrique et thermique et analogues.
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